OUSD Principal Selection Process

2 OUSD Principal Selection is a Value-Driven Process Core Values of Principal Selection OUSD is committed to seeking a diverse pool of leaders representative of the community as a whole Principals are selected using the OUSD Leadership Competencies as the basis for determining their readiness to assume site-level leadership Local sites (community, staff, students) have authentic input at multiple levels and stages of this process, including direct participation of a site-based Principal Selection Committee (PSC) District leadership and PSCs work in partnership with one another marked by ongoing communication and mutual support The District leader overseeing the site process is ultimately responsible for making formal recommendation to Superintendent The Superintendent makes the final selection for Board approval The principal selection process is consistent, clearly articulated, and transparent

3 Principal Selection Timeline Key Stages of Application Process Position Posting/Paper-Screening of Applicants (4 Weeks) Initial Interviews (1 Week) Performance-Based Interviews (1 Week) School-Site Matching Interviews (1 Week) NExO Candidate Review & Rec. (1 Week) Comments Applicant timeline can range from 1 to 2 months depending on submission date of online application Calendaring in advance is critical to moving as efficiently as possible through the process

4 (Internal Process) (External Process) Elements of Principal Selection Process Develop Eligible Candidate Pool School-Site Community Matching Process Final Candidate Recommendations 1.Online Application 2.Paper Screening 3.Initial Interview 4.Performance-Based Interview 5.Reference Checks 1.Community Announcement 2.Community-wide Principal Selection Meeting 3.Formation of Principal Selection Committee (PSC) 4.School-Site Matching Interview 5.PSC Recommends 3 Candidates 1.Network Executive Reviews Candidates & Provides Input to Superintendent 2.Superintendent Selects Principal 3.Network Executive Officer Reports Back to PSC +

5 (Internal Process) Elements of Principal Selection Process Develop Eligible Candidate Pool School-Site Community Matching Process Final Candidate Recommendations 1.Online Application 2.Paper Screening 3.Initial Interview 4.Performance-Based Interview 5.Reference Checks + MR P +

6 Development of Eligible Candidate Pool 1.Online Application Process All candidates apply for principal positions through EdJoin website 2.Paper Selection Process District Leaders identify candidates with demonstrated readiness for school leadership in OUSD 3.Initial Interview District Leaders conduct 1-on-1 interviews with candidates to better understand candidate’s preparation and potential to assume school leadership 4.Performance-Based Interview Candidates participate in multiple panel interviews to demonstrate skills and aptitude for school leadership in OUSD 5.Initial Reference Checks Preliminary reference checks conducted before candidate enters the eligible candidate pool MR P +

7 (External Process) Elements of Principal Selection Process Develop Eligible Candidate Pool School-Site Community Matching Process Final Candidate Recommendations 1.Community Announcement 2.Community-wide Principal Selection Meeting 3.Formation of Principal Selection Committee (PSC) 4.School-Site Matching Interview 5.PSC Recommends 3 Candidates + M RP +

8 School-Site Matching Interview Process 1.Community Announcement District Leader will send a letter to the entire school community announcing the opening and providing information regarding the upcoming community meeting 2.School Site Community Meeting District Leader responsible for school site will organize community- wide meeting to discuss principal vacancy and to identify desired characteristics for next principal 3.Formation of Principal Selection Committee (PSC) All community constituents will be invited to elect representatives to join PSC. PSC should consist of 4 parents, 3 teachers, 2 classified employees, 1 active or retired OUSD administrator, 1 community representative, and 2 students (at secondary level) PSC members will be provided with training from the District and will conduct interviews with desired candidates from the eligible candidate pool M RP +

9 School-Site Matching Interview Process 3. School-Site Matching Interviews PSC will develop list of relevant interview questions for HR approval PSC will review eligible candidate materials and select candidates to interview PSC will interview all strong candidates for the principal position 4. Community Recommendation of 3 Candidates PSC will recommend 3 unranked candidates to the District Leader responsible for the school site M RP +

10 (Internal Process) Elements of Principal Selection Process Develop Eligible Candidate Pool School-Site Community Matching Process Final Candidate Recommendations + M R P + 1.Network Executive Reviews Candidates & Provides Input to Superintendent 2.Superintendent Selects Principal 3.Network Executive Officer Reports Back to PSC

11 Final Candidate Recommendation 1. NExO Reviews Candidates & Provides Input to Superintendent NExO will conduct final reference checks and final one-on-one interviews, if necessary 2. Superintendent Selects Principal Superintendent presents selection to Board for ratification 3. NExO Reports Back to PSC NExO will update PSC on progress and Superintendent’s selection M R P +

12 Conclusions OUSD’s Principal Selection Process Ensures that: New principals have demonstrated the skills and characteristics necessary to be a successful principal in OUSD School-site communities select final candidates they believe will be a good match for their sites based on formal and informal community input